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Question 1
In narrow tabular South African gold deposits, what is the primary objective of channel sampling across a stope face?
Correct Answer:
To obtain a representative sample perpendicular to reef bedding to determine gold grade across the channel
Question 2
According to standard South African underground mine sampling practice, what is the standard recommended section spacing along a stope face?
Correct Answer:
5 meters
Question 3
What defines an individual 'sample cut width' when marking out sample sections across a complex reef band?
Correct Answer:
The thickness of an individual lithological unit or reef band measured normal to the bedding contacts
Question 4
Why is it mandatory for a sampler to extend sample cuts at least 5 to 10 cm into the immediate hanging wall and footwall waste rock?
Correct Answer:
To capture any fine gold or PGM mineralization that has migrated into wall rock fractures or subtle contact offshoots
Question 5
Which combination of manual tools is standard equipment for an underground sampler cutting a chip sample on a quartzite stope face?
Correct Answer:
Cold chisel or moil, heavy sampling hammer (4 lb), and clean sample collection canvas
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Prepare with the Elementary Mine Sampling Certificate Exam Practice Questions - Elementary Certificate in Mine Sampling (South Africa) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering sampling, assay, standard, reef, and underground. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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Elementary Mine Sampling Certificate Exam Practice Questions - Elementary Certificate in Mine Sampling (South Africa) Exam

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